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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reid Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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262 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reid Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Evans!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Knight enables Evans to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Knight manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Evans wants to stand but Knight is controlling the position.
Evans has control of Knight's left arm, preventing Knight from doing any damage.
Evans wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Knight is now in half guard.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans trying to hold on to Knight's head to control him but Knight postures up.
Evans is staying active underneath Knight, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to control but Knight is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knight lands a nice short elbow.
Knight controlling the pace.
Knight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Evans kicks Knight off and gets back to his feet.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Evans scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Evans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Knight tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
Knight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Evans gets to his feet. Knight looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Evans forces Knight back against the cage and clinches.
Knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knight's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knight really is a fat lump.
Evans breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Evans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Knight is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Knight looks like he's trying to stand up.
Evans is working for a kimura but Knight is defending it quite comfortably.
Evans prevents Knight from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight trying to hold on to Evans's head to control him but Evans postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Knight moves out of range of the body kick.
Knight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Evans.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evans, pushing him back against the cage.
Evans wants to break free but Knight has control.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Evans just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Evans pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Evans throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans has an active guard here but Knight has managed to pass into half guard.
Evans gets back to full guard.
Evans is trying to keep Knight in close.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knight.
Evans looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Knight is defending well. Evans quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Knight has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Evans celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Evans!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
27% |
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